Seven Points Podcast

Season two of the Arizona DPS Seven Points Podcast wraps with a powerful episode on mental health and wellness for first responders. Public Information Manager Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Dan Oakes, licensed professional counselor to discuss trauma, PTSD, and the importance of seeking help. Dan explains the difference between primary and secondary PTSD, the impact of long-term...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Mike Burnett, Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arizona, for a conversation about service, community, and the powerful impact of supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Mike shares the history and mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a worldwide movement that has gro...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Arizona Department of Public Safety Lt. Col. Tim Chung for a powerful conversation reflecting on nearly four decades of service, leadership, and dedication to public safety. From his beginnings as a detention officer and dispatcher in La Paz County to his role as Assistant Director of the Agency Support Division...

In this episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with DPS telecommunications manager and statewide interoperability coordinator Jeremy Knoll for an inside look at the technology that keeps Arizona’s first responders connected. With nearly 30 years at DPS, Jeremy shares his journey from growing up in a small town in North Idaho to becoming one of the agency’s leadi...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with longtime DPS employee Charlie Hopkins to chat about his resilience, wellness, and personal growth. Recorded at the DPS Wellness Center, Charlie shares his journey from aspiring child psychologist to state trooper, SWAT operator, and law enforcement tech specialist.  Charlie shares a life-changing incident when h...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Health & wellness coach Erica Martzen to explore the critical role of physical and mental wellness in public safety. Broadcasting from the DPS Wellness Center, the conversation highlights how fitness goes beyond the gym—connecting movement, breath, and mindset. Erica shares her journey from a small-town upbr...

In this energetic episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee take the show on the road to the DPS Wellness Center, where they sit down with Deborah Goodwin , a longtime DPS employee and passionate wellness coach. Blending humor with heartfelt insight, Deborah shares her unique journey from elementary school teacher to marathon runner to fitness advocate within the agency. Wi...

In this episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down inside the DPS Employee Health & Wellness Center with special guest Joe Carson , one of the agency’s new wellness coaches. Joe shares his powerful personal journey, including how he lost 180 pounds through discipline, education, and a commitment to sustainable lifestyle changes. That transformation sparked a nea...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee take the podcast on location to a working hangar at Falcon Field to talk about one of the fastest-growing technologies in law enforcement. Their guest is Sgt. Brian Hon, Aviation UAS Program Manager for the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Sgt. Hon shares his journey from growing up in Tucson to serving in law enforcement...

In this episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Lt. Col. Jason Leonard , Assistant Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division, for an in-depth conversation about the critical work happening behind the scenes to keep Arizona’s communities safe. Lt. Col. Leonard shares his personal journey into law enforcement, from...

In this engaging and personal episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee speaks with Lt. Col. Deston Coleman, Deputy Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, about leadership, legacy, and the vital role of wellness in law enforcement.  With more than three decades of service, Lt. Col. Coleman reflects on growing up in a DPS family, following in his father’s footst...

In this informative episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee welcome Christy Shafer, Records Supervisor for the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Fingerprint Clearance Card Unit. With a background in nuclear medicine and a passion for public service, Christy shares her journey into DPS and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work her team does to protect vulne...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Ethan Jones, supervisor of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) Unit, to demystify the CCW application process and highlight key updates every gun owner should know. Ethan shares his journey from military service to public safety, and offers expert guidance on navigating CCW r...

In this compelling episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Arizona radio icon Mike Broomhead for an unfiltered conversation about his unconventional journey into broadcasting, his deep-rooted support for law enforcement, and the life experiences that shaped his voice behind the mic. From growing up in rural Ohio and Southwest Florida to chasing dreams as a b...

In this powerful episode of Seven Points , hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee welcome Kelsey Commisso, Arizona’s State Alerts Coordinator, for an in-depth look at the life-saving alert systems that protect vulnerable populations across the state. From Amber and Blue Alerts to the newly expanded Safe Alert and the groundbreaking Turquoise Alert, Kelsey breaks down the criteria, processes, and...

In this episode of the Seven Points podcast, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Chaplain Rick Derbyshire to explore his inspiring journey from Southern California to a life of service in law enforcement chaplaincy. Rick shares how his upbringing, shaped by family health challenges and a strong spiritual foundation, led him to pursue ministry and ultimately dedicate over 21 years...

In this heartfelt episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee sit down with Brian Hirst, a dedicated member of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Employee Assistance Program—and his four-legged partner, Maui, a certified facility dog. Brian shares his journey from growing up in Dana Point, California, to becoming a dispatcher at AZDPS, and now serving in a vital wellnes...

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee kicks off Season Two from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Heritage Museum, surrounded by historic relics that highlight the agency’s legacy. Their guest, Renee Gronski, an Employee Wellness Coordinator with DPS, shares her inspiring journey from elementary education to a career spanning decades in public safety....

In this episode of Seven Points, hosts Warren Trent and Sgt. Kameron Lee kicks off Season Two from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Heritage Museum. Joined by a historic backdrop that includes the iconic 1931 Model A patrol car, they welcome Trooper Misty Van Tassel, AZDPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator, to share her journey and insights. Misty opens up about her Ariz...

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already on Episode 18 of Seven Points ! Join us as we wrap up Season 1 and welcome the new Public Information Supervisor, Sgt. Kameron Lee! In this episode, we’ll dive into Sgt. Lee’s experiences in the Highway Patrol Division, his previous time with the Public Affairs Unit (PAU), and how his career path has brought him full circle back to the PAU!

We’ve explored the AZDPS Aviation Bureau in two previous episodes—hearing from a paramedic and a fixed-wing pilot—but now it’s time to take to the skies with one of our helicopter pilots. Meet State Trooper/Pilot Kenan Bahadir, one of our rotary-wing (helicopter) pilots. In this episode, he shares the experiences that led him to this career path, along with another passion he brings to the job: us...

Most people take for granted that law enforcement radios will work whenever they’re needed. In reality, a dedicated team of technicians is working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep that vital communications equipment up and running. Enter Radio Tower Supervisor Zach Watzke! He and his team ensure the AZDPS—and many other government agencies across Arizona—have clear, reliable communication when...

As the primary agency responsible for patrolling and enforcing laws on Arizona's highways and interstates, AZDPS troopers regularly respond to major collisions involving serious injuries or fatalities. Depending on the circumstances, the involved driver(s) may face criminal charges, especially when impairment is involved. This is when our Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) detectives step in, utiliz...

We've discussed our rescue helicopters on the show before, but did you know the AZDPS also operates a small fleet of fixed-wing airplanes?  From getting detectives to critical incident scenes to transporting the governor to her next event, this unit helps state employees save valuable time traveling all over Arizona. In this episode you’ll hear from one of our longest tenured state troopers,...

Detectives commonly work with squads of other detectives, but did you know they have another teammate who works alongside them every day in their cases?  Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Intelligence Research Specialists are core members of every investigative team, and Tracy Foster has been doing it for years. Hear her story as she talks about what these critical members of the AZDPS team do an...